This week we talk with the director of the Fort Snelling National Cemetery, learn about the Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs SOAR program and get a word with our County Veterans Service Officer. Guests include:
- Director John Knapp – Fort Snelling National Cemetery
- Paul Williams – Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs
- Lisa Klenk – County Veteran Service Officer
This week we learn about the Minnesota National Guard’s 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team of the 34th Infantry Division and their National Training Center rotation and other missions this year for the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division. We’ll also get an update from the flag line of the Minnesota Patriot Guard. Guests include:
- Col. Robert Intress – Commander, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team Minnesota, National Guard
- Maj. Gen. Neil Loidolt – Commander, 34th Red Bull Infantry Division, Minnesota National Guard
- Tim Leonhardt – Minnesota Patriot Guard
This week we learn about the Minnesota National Guards Women’s Leadership Program, visit with the Department Commander of the Disabled American Veterans of Minnesota and get an update from the Minneapolis VA. Guests include:
- Lt. Andrea Drost – Minnesota National Guard
- Department Commander Mick Aguirre – Disabled American Veterans of Minnesota
- Director Patrick Kelly – Minneapolis VA Healthcare System
This week we learn about the Adapt 4U program, discuss Veteran employment with a representative from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development and get a word from our Senior Enlisted Advisor. Guests include:
- Dr. Abigail Gewirtz – University of Minnesota
- Jim Finley – Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
- CSM Douglas Wortham – Minnesota National Guard
This July 4th Weekend we have a special show recorded live from an Honor Flight where we interview WWII and Korean war Veterans on a special trip to Washington DC. Guests include:
- 77 WWII and Korean War Veterans
- Jerry Kyser – Honor Flight Twin Cities
- Tim Leonhardt – Minnesota Patriot Guard
This week we talk with members of the Korean War Veterans Association Chapter 41 Frozen Chosin, learn about Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs LPN fast-track program for Veterans and get a word from our County Veteran Service Officer. Guests include:
- Paul Steen – KWVA Chapter 41 Frozen Chosin
- Bill Hoehn – KWVA Chapter 41 Frozen Chosin
- David Bellefuille – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Deb Amys – Lake Superior College
- Lisa Klenk – Sibley County Veteran Service Officer
This week we talk with a doctor from the Minneapolis VA Hospital about hospice care, learn about the Minneapolis E W Rawlings Chapter of the Airforce Association and get an update on the upcoming Patriot Ride. Guests include:
- Dr. Kristopher Hartwig – Minneapolis VA Hospital Hospice and Palliative Care
- Dan Murphy, president – Minneapolis E W Rawlings Chapter of the Airforce Association
- Tim Leonhardt- Minnesota Patriot Guard
This week we talk with the legislative director at the Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs, learn about the Warrant Officer Program at the Minnesota National Guard and get an update from the associate director of the Minneapolis VA. Guest include:
- Ben Johnson – Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs
- Command Chief Kip Knudson – Minnesota National Guard
- CWO Dave Xiong – Minnesota National Guard
- Dave Miller – Associate Director Minneapolis VA
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